Yellow Lentil Soup Recipe (Mediterranean Lentil Soup)

Yellow Lentil Soup Recipe (Mediterranean Lentil Soup)

Red lentil is very nutritious which improves your health and help you lose weight and maintain weight loss.

This soup known as "cook-itself" , you simmer the lentils, carrots, potato, squash and onion all in one pan. It's a very healthy soup full of protein and fiber.

During Ramadan, whether it's summer or winter this lentil soup should be on the table,  a perfect starter soup after long day fasting, very delicious and satisfying.

Yellow Lentil Soup Recipe(Mediterranean Lentil Soup)

Ingredients

• 11/2 cups Red Lentil


• 1 onion


• 2 carrots


• 3 medium potatoes


• 1 squash


• 8 cups of water


• 1 tbsp. cumin


• salt

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentil well.


2. Dice the onion, carrots , squash and potatoes.


3. In a large pot, combine all ingredients(onion, carrots, potatoes, squash, water, cumin and salt).


4. Bring them to a boil, then let simmer for about 20  minutes.


5. Using hand blender or blender blend the mixture until it's puree .


6. Let it simmer for 10 more minutes.


7. 
   Serve with crackers or crusty pita bread.
   
   

*Note*:You can add olive oil or butter at the end for a great taste.

Enjoy!!